Manchester United have had a difficult Premier League campaign. They have picked up just 37 points after 29 games into the season.
The Red Devils have struggled in the final third with the lack of regular goals. They have managed only 37 with nine matches remaining.
Manager Ruben Amorim will be desperate for a solution this summer. Tuttojuve claim that United are following Jonathan David’s trail alongside nine more clubs.
The Canadian star is contracted to Lille until the end of June. As things stand, the striker can negotiate a pre-contract for a free transfer.
David would be a brilliant signing on a free
The 25-year-old has been linked with a Premier League move for the past few seasons.
Lille’s asking price has proved a stumbling block. David can now decide on his future, with his contract expiring at the end of the campaign.
David has admitted his desire of playing in the Premier League in the past, and United should capitalise and bring him to Old Trafford on a free.
The former Gent ace has been in superb form this term. He has registered 23 goals and provided another 10 assists for Lille across all competitions.
He has shown his big-game potential with a tremendous Champions League campaign.
David made 14 appearances in the competition from the qualifiers. He registered an impressive nine goals and four assists for his club in Europe.
This should attract plenty of high-profile interest. United must be proactive and negotiate a pre-contract deal ahead of other Premier League suitors.
Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United have also been mentioned as admirers. United won’t have an easy task of signing him.
David would be a quality competitor to Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee, who have netted just six league goals over the course of the season.
The Canadian is pretty versatile and can play as an attacking midfielder if required. He has made almost 50 appearances from the role in his career.
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